Assam
Human Capital Meeting on Inclusive AI at IIT Guwahati
- 06 Jan 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
IIT Guwahati hosted the Human Capital Working Group Meeting, focusing on inclusive adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), workforce transitions, and education reforms, ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Key Points
- Key Stakeholders: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), IndiaAI Mission, and the Government of Assam.
- Education Reforms: Emphasis was on reshaping education to enhance critical thinking, adaptability, and cognitive skills, preparing students and workers for an AI-driven future.
- Gender-Inclusive AI: Discussions highlighted the need for gender-responsive strategies, addressing wage gaps, algorithmic bias, and equitable access to AI training opportunities.
- Human-Centric AI Vision: IndiaAI Mission promotes democratisation of AI resources, indigenous AI models, and support for the Global South to build equitable AI ecosystems.
- Significance: The meeting underscores the Government’s focus on human-centric AI adoption, inclusive technology integration, and preparing India’s workforce and education system for the AI era.
